In Focus

54th Annual Conference of ISHR

Once a year, we bring together members, partners, human rights defenders, friends and interested participants from around the world to exchange on current human rights issues.

We are in contact worldwide with people engaged in humanitarian aid and hands-on human rights work. Together, we advocate for the protection of human dignity and the inviolability of universal human rights across the globe.

Last Year in Review

53rd Annual Conference

Before joining us this year, we invite you to revisit the highlights of our 2025 Annual Conference. The event brought together human rights defenders, experts, and partners from across the globe to address pressing challenges, share experiences from the field, and strengthen international cooperation.

Discussions focused on key issues such as political repression, the protection of fundamental freedoms, and the role of civil society in defending human dignity under increasingly difficult conditions. Speakers from different regions offered first-hand insights into their work, shedding light on both ongoing challenges and opportunities for meaningful change.

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Attack on the ISHR branch in Kyiv

Russian missile strike on Kyiv: Office of the Ukrainian branch of the ISHR damaged The ISHR condemns Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities and warns against legitimising Russian violence Frankfurt ...
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Day of Political Prisoners in Russia

30. Oktober: Gedenktag für die Opfer politischer Unterdrückung in Russland  Russia: Putin, a “Humanitarian”? – The ISHR draws attention to thousands of politically persecuted people The ISHR calls for human ...
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The vote against TRIPP: The argument for defending Armenia’s sovereignty and the political price of refusing to lift the blockade

The vote against TRIPP: The argument for defending Armenia's sovereignty and the political price of refusing to lift the blockade Analysis of facts and political narratives On October 28, 2026, ...
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Dmytro released: Nearly 30 years in prison in connection with the fighting in Mariupol

Dmytro released: Nearly 30 years in prison in connection with the fighting in Mariupol Dmytro KucheryavyDate of birth: 10 April 2001 Arrested: 18 May 2022 Detained at: IK-10 Correctional Facility ...
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Schirrmacher calls for full freedom of religion for the Ahmadiyya

Schirrmacher calls for full freedom of religion for the Ahmadiyya at their large-scale events, which attract tens of thousands of listeners At the 50th Jalsa Salana in Germany, the President ...
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ISHR President Holds Talks on Child Protection in the Philippines

ISHR President Holds Talks on Child Protection in the Philippines During a visit to the Philippines, the President of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR), Prof. Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher, ...
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How does fact-checking work?

How does fact-checking work? You see a shocking news story on the Internet. How do you know if it is true or not? This is where the fact-checking begins. The ...
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Kaya Kalas’ statement: what does it mean to support Armenia in the fight against foreign information interference?

The European Union has helped Armenia counter foreign interference ahead of the June elections, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaia Kalas said in Luxembourg on October ...
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Armenian products targeted by economic disinformation: an example of fake news about Armenian tomatoes

Armenian products targeted by economic disinformation: an example of fake news about Armenian tomatoes Difficulties in selling agricultural products are a real problem for producers. However, information about these difficulties ...
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The unconfirmed news about Meghri: who started the information chain, how did it spread, and what changed after the NSS denial

The unconfirmed news about Meghri: who started the information chain, how did it spread, and what changed after the NSS denial On October 9, 2026, information was spread in the ...
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Fact Check: Is “Parental Hour” banned at the Ministry of Internal Affairs? What does “Zhoghovurd” claim and what does the ministry say?

Fact Check: Is "Parental Hour" banned at the Ministry of Internal Affairs? What does "Zhoghovurd" claim and what does the ministry say? On October 8, at 08:00, the "Zhoghovurd" daily ...
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Ombudsman’s survey: Human rights in Moldova in 2026: An Illusion of progress amidst systemic inequality

According to the new study "Perception of Human Rights in the Republic of Moldova," conducted in 2026, the situation in the country remains highly alarming.  According to the new study ...
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Chronicle of disinformation and manipulation in Armenia August–October 7, 2026

Chronicle of disinformation and manipulation in Armenia August–October 7, 2026 How does a real state program turn into a promise to distribute money to everyone, a conference statement into a ...
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Armenien: Desinformation – Mittel der politischen Einflussnahme

IGFM schult Medienschaffende bei der Abwehr von „Fakenews“ In kaum einem Land war Desinformation so verbreitet wie in Armenien vor den Parlamentswahlen am 7. Juni 2026. Nach der aserbaidschanischen Militäroffensive ...
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European Social Prize for the Honorary Chairperson

Katrin Bornmüller receives the 30th European Social Prize in Eschweiler The ISHR’s Honorary Chair has been committed to human rights and humanitarian aid for decades Frankfurt am Main/Eschweiler, 29 September ...
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Deepfake: when you can’t even trust your own eyes

"Deepfake: When you can't even trust your own eyes" Imagine a famous person making a statement in a video. You see his face, you hear his voice. Everything seems real. ...